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2026 AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge Returns to the AQHA World Show

September 2, 2026 Comments Off

$55,000 in total purse plus prizes, the return of the Limited division, and a new official show equipment sponsor are all part of the 2026 event. The 2026 AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Super Sires, returns at 6 p.m. CST on Saturday, November 14, in the OG&E Coliseum during the Markel AQHA World Championship […]

Double-Check 2026 QH Congress Stall Counts

September 1, 2026 Comments Off

From the All American Quarter Horse Congress: With more than 1,000 stalling agents and 4,000 horses coming to Congress, we want to ensure every stall count is accurate before assignments are made. Please double-check your submitted stall count, purchase additional stalls if needed, and notify Rhonda Harter of any corrections by Thursday, September 3rd at […]

The Overtraining Phenomenon – How to Peak Your Horse at Exactly the Right Time

September 1, 2026 Comments Off

There are an enticing array of high profile horse shows scattered across the country and the calendar. As a result, it can feel as though you must be at your absolute best for every show. Yet that can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of both horse and rider. This overtraining phenomenon often leads to a discouraging show experience and can unwittingly spur on even more overtraining, perpetuating the cycle.

EC Photo of the Day: Every Time You Ride

September 1, 2026 Comments Off

“Every time you ride, be it a leap towards achieving your dreams, a step closer to mastering a skill, or a gallop away from your fears.” – Author unknown. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

First 2026 Paynt Points + Color Bonus Pays Over $22/point to Eligible Paints

August 31, 2026 Comments Off

August 31, 2026, Jessica Hein, PHJ News: With more than $1 million of added money on the line this year, the first round of 2026 Paynt Points and inaugural Color Bonus payouts did not disappoint. Checks mailed in late August featured $12.09 paid for every point earned in APHA competition from January 1–June 30, 2026. Paints eligible for […]

Join WEC-Ocala in September for Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Competition with More Than $1M in Prize Money

August 31, 2026 Comments Off

September competition is almost here! There’s still time to join everyone at WEC – Ocala for Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa competition with more than $1 million in prize money across three shows! The Championship Show | Sept. 15-20 $775,500 Added Schedule: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/596fcf306a49638ca104e01d/t/6a85aa851966ac11e18bfcc6/1787144837197/2026+WEC+Championship+Showbill+8.19.pdf APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic | Sept. 17-20 $159,000 Added Schedule: https://floridapainthorseclub.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/3/4/123418313/zone_9_showbill_2026__7.28.26.pdf The […]

EC Photo of the Day: Moments to Cherish

August 31, 2026 Comments Off

“As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing the pure excitement and happiness on your child’s face,” says Suzanne Pickard Duquette, who shared this wonderful NSBA World Show photo of Erin Duquette and Im The Greater Good, 2x NSBA Reserve World Champions and Congress Champion. “Watching the bond between Erin and Boujee grow into something […]

Tracking In Halter: Tips From The Experts

August 31, 2026 Comments Off

When it comes to tracking a horse in the halter pen, everything seems pretty self-explanatory. Walk to the judge or judges, trot to and past the cone, and continue trotting around the cone to the lineup. The purpose of this portion of the class is to give the judges an opportunity to evaluate both soundness and quality of movement.

Bryan’s Blessing Bags

August 30, 2026 Comments Off

“I don’t do great things. I do small things with great love.” ~Mother Teresa. Megan Vanderslice was named a Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC (Reaching Out into the Community) Award Recipient by the National Snaffle Bit Association this year for a reason. See the NSBA article about Megan: https://www.nsba.com/archives/megan-vanderslice-cowgirls-roc Her dedication to the horse industry […]

Handling Versatility with Ease: Cee My Special Nite

August 28, 2026 Comments Off

Cee My Special Nite balances a career as a stallion, a ranch horse, a show horse, and a leadline horse known around Kail Quarter Horses as “Mine Horse.” By Delores Kuhlwein It might be surprising to learn that Cee My Special Nite, the 2017 Buckskin stallion by Gunners Special Nite and out of Cee Dun […]